Darrington Road in Horizon City, TX, will be closed for 8 weeks starting January 12th for construction, with detours provided and local southbound traffic allowed between Alderwood Manor and Homestead Dr.

Horizon City residents are invited to a town meeting on January 10 to discuss construction projects and community concerns, with Mayor Rentera leading and TxDOT and contractors present.

The TCEQ will take public comment Jan. 8 in El Paso on Marathon Petroleum’s 10‑year air‑permit renewal for its long‑running refinery. Neighbors, county officials and the company are lining up competing priorities over emissions and jobs.

El Paso Police arrested Nicholas Fuentes for jaywalking, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance during a Gang Suppression Unit operation.

Pei Wei closed its Mesa Street restaurant this week, leaving only the Las Palmas Marketplace outpost in El Paso and prompting rewards notices to customers.

UTEP awarded Ryan Boatright and Vianey Martinez the Hawkins Scholarship, recognizing their academic and leadership prowess and supporting their future studies.

An El Paso lawyer was among nine people arrested after a year‑long DPS‑HSI probe that uncovered a network allegedly forcing Cuban migrants into prostitution. Court filings and agency statements name Mario Ortiz Saroldi and others in the investigation.

The City of Socorro, Texas, found a healthy Husky mix and is seeking its owners via a Facebook post. Residents with information are encouraged to call (915) 858-9237.

A male dog with an outdated microchip was found in Socorro, Texas, and is temporarily housed by the city while they seek his family via a Facebook post.

El Paso, Texas, experiences a chilly morning with a 42°F temperature and 38°F wind chill due to a southeast breeze. The day is predicted to warm to 69°F with westerly winds increasing. Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight, with lows around 43°F.

The NWS in El Paso has issued a weather update: mild temperatures, partly sunny skies, and a chance of midweek showers, with clear conditions resuming by the weekend.

Horizon City Police arrested Christopher Carlos Martinez on New Year's Eve for speeding and outstanding warrants, highlighting their commitment to road safety on social media.

Two individuals face drug charges after a New Year's Eve traffic stop by El Paso deputies led to a narcotics bust and the arrest of the driver and passenger.